Demo 8 II

£5000

With two downhill World Championships already to its name, the Demo 8 II is the world’s fastest downhill machine. With 200mm of travel, a Cane Creek Double Barrel shock and a RockShox World Cup fork, it oozes premium downhill performance.

WHY DEMO?

For pros like Sam Hill, Brendan Fairclough, or any aspiring DH racer, the mountain is at its best when it pushes the boundaries of technical terrain. These fate-tempting riders rip down the toughest terrain on earth in the most aggressive way imaginable, so they want quite simply the most badass DH bike around: bomb-proof, uber-fast, technologically cutting-edge, and of course sexy!

HOW:
Responding to input from Sam, Brendan, and the Monster Energy mechanics over the years, we keep the corners soft to avoid collecting debris and the frame sleek to limit any narrow spaces that might collect mud.

WHAT:
The strongest and lightest components available, expressly designed for the DH experience.

HOW:
Working closely with the Monster Energy team and various manufacturers allows us to dial the spec to work in perfect concert with the Demo platform. We test the components at every stage of development and make adjustments to elicit customized performance from crucial components, like wheels, brakes, and cranksets.

WHY:
Keeps the Demo super-svelte by making the rear end compact and sleek, while lowering the centre of gravity. This gives the bike razor-sharp handling without sacrificing our legendary FSR suspension performance.

HOW:
The sub-seatstay allows us to drive the shock off the chainstays, as opposed to the seatstay, which effectively lowers the centre of gravity.